4/10/2017 Reds at Pirates

[cumberlandreds]

Finnegan tries to keep up the mastery of his first start.

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[Raisor]

Cozart scratched, replaced by Scooter. Peraza moves to SS. Scooter at 2b.

Cozart has a sore wrist.

So do I.

[Wolves198921]

Hopefully Cozart comes back soon, it would be nice to be healthy all season.

[puca]

Cozart scratched, replaced by Scooter. Peraza moves to SS. Scooter at 2b.

Cozart has a sore wrist.

So do I.

Hazards of a multi-series road trip I guess.

[PutPeteIn]

It will be at least the 10th game of the year (Brewers TBD) before the Reds see a lefty starter.
We need to take full advantage of the minor miracle.

[PutPeteIn]

Cozart scratched, replaced by Scooter. Peraza moves to SS. Scooter at 2b.

Cozart has a sore wrist.

So do I.

Not so bad considering a righty is on the mound for the Pirates tonight. Scooter will add another lefty bat in the lineup and he needs to get going.

[PutPeteIn]

I think we roll tonight.

[kaldaniels]

Make Glasnow throw strikes.

Will he walk Peraza? It's the movable object vs the stoppable force.

[PutPeteIn]

Make Glasnow throw strikes.

Will he walk Peraza? It's the movable object vs the stoppable force.

He better not throw too many strikes to Votto, Duvall or Schebs.

[Red Raindog]

Cozart scratched, replaced by Scooter. Peraza moves to SS. Scooter at 2b.

Cozart has a sore wrist.

So do I.

not going to ask how you got your injury ---- :rolleyes:

[Red Raindog]

Billy with a good looking single to start!

[TheTimeIsNow]

Pirates can't get Hamilton out. Water is wet. Sky is blue. Pope is catholic.

[Red Raindog]

easy steal of second

[TheTimeIsNow]

Cue the graphic about Billy dominating the Pirates....

- - - Updated - - -


Cue the graphic about Billy dominating the Pirates....


and there it is.

[Red Raindog]

pop out to 2B near 1b foul line -- becomes a sac fly

[membengal]

My lord Hamilton - still can't get used to what his speed can do - moving up to third there isn't normal.


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[Big Klu]

Well, I decided to break the streak, and sit down and watch the game. I turned on Fox Sports Ohio, and sure enough I have the Cavaliers instead. So tonight will make seven in a row.

They certainly are making it easy for me to give them up.

[TheTimeIsNow]

I would love to know the percentage of 1st innings that Billy Hamilton has scored in against the Pirates. I would be shocked if it was less than 50%.

[kaldaniels]

I don't care what team they play for. It always pains me on the inside to watch a pitcher who can't find the zone.

[Red Raindog]

lots of pitches for Glasnow

[kaldaniels]

Stephensonesque.

[membengal]

Great at-bat for Suarez - great take on the full count pitch not to chase it


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[Chip R]

Wild Thing, you make my heart sing!

[Jordan]

Walk the dog!

[membengal]

Really good at bat from schebler too -good takes and not bailing him out


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[Tom Servo]

Brutal

[kaldaniels]

First game of the series and the Bucs are going to have to go to the pen soon. This could play out nicely over the next 3 days.

[Jordan]

Make him throw a strike, Scoot.

[malcontent]

Injury delay?

[kaldaniels]

I'm expecting Glasnow to start crying. The pain of this!

[Jordan]

3-0 Reds, Scooter ground out RBI.

[R_Webb18]

His stuff seems good but just can't throw strike today.

[Red Raindog]

Pirates lucky it wasn't worse than the three runs

[BCubb2003]

Ultimate OBP inning.

[PutPeteIn]

43 1st Inn pitches for the Buc hurler.
Wowser

[Red Raindog]

and a walk to start for Finnegan --- ugh

[TheTimeIsNow]

At this rate, we're on pace for the longest game in MLB history.

[Tom Servo]

Oh no it's contagious

[Red Raindog]

and a basehit

[BluegrassRedleg]

Which Pirate gets plunked tonight, and which Red does Hurdle retaliate against?

[TheTimeIsNow]

Last year Finnegan allowed 10 baserunners in 5 innings against the Pirates without allowing a run. This game is already reminding me of that.

[WrongVerb]

Listening to Chris and Thom talk about WAR is like listening to my septegenerian mom talk about computers.

[TheTimeIsNow]

Which Pirate gets plunked tonight, and which Red does Hurdle retaliate against?

That little feud ended last year, finally.

[membengal]

Great comeback from finnegan. Real growth evident.


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[Tom Servo]

96mph blew Freese away, love it

[BluegrassRedleg]

Your average 66-pitch, 40-minute first inning. Marty will be in a stew tonight.

[reds44]

I can't imagine there are very many lefty staters who are throwing 96-97 like Finnegan is.

[ochoa30]

Man, that movement is crazy. Dude's stuff looking insane so far this year.

[PutPeteIn]

That's what you do when your club gives you three in the 1st, you go out there and step on your opponent's throat!

[Tom Servo]

pssshh Kids Opening Day sounds like it's for babies. Where's Kids Opening Day - for Men?

[RustyJ]

Man, that movement is crazy. Dude's stuff looking insane so far this year.

And I wouldn't mind framing that slider to Polanco in my living room.

[TheTimeIsNow]

Billy 'Ty Cobb' Hamilton.

[Tom Servo]

Billy 'Ty Cobb' Hamilton.
If it makes you feel better he's good now.

[InsaneinthBrame]

Billy needs to visualize he is playing the Pirates every game

[TheTimeIsNow]

If it makes you feel better he's good now.

That would make me feel better. But I'll wait to see if he keeps it up against other opponents first.

[TheTimeIsNow]

Save your arm Tyler. Stop throwing over. If he wants to steal, he's going to steal.

[membengal]

Quick! Trade Duvall!


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[Reds Fanatic]

5-0 Reds as Duvall singles in 2 runs!

[Tom Servo]

Duvall drives in the Havoc Bros with a single

5-0 Redlegs

[PutPeteIn]

The Louisville Slugger strikes again!

[TheTimeIsNow]

Every year I think "This is the year! This will be the year that the Pirates will have some success against the Reds."

Not the start I wanted.

[reds44]

Billy and Peraza on base at the same time is orgasmic

[Reds Fanatic]

Even Duvall is stealing bases tonight and to 3rd on the throwing error

[Reds Fanatic]

Glasnow is gone already

[Red Raindog]

64 pitches and Glasnow is gone

[Tom Servo]

Glas-later

[BCubb2003]

The Louisville Slugger strikes again!

Duvall is actually pronounced like Louisville: Duhlvhl.

[BluegrassRedleg]

You'll be missed, Tyler G.

[WrongVerb]

Glas-no

[TheTimeIsNow]

Glas-later

Better to be Glas-later than Glas-never.

[Tracy Jones]

If that's really the Pirates top prospect, they're screwed

[PutPeteIn]

Glas-chin

[TheTimeIsNow]

If I were the Pirates' players, I would sit Glasnow down and just say, "don't worry about this start. We all suck against the Reds too. So we were gonna lose this game anyway."

[Reds Fanatic]

Wow Reds are running at will. Suarez steals 2nd as Mercer does not even get over to cover 2nd. 5 steals already tonight

[PutPeteIn]

You guys are starting to believe...I can Cincy it.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Cervelli: Strong sock game

[TheTimeIsNow]

I picked up Finnegan and Suarez in fantasy baseball just for this series. That's how I feel about the Pirates playing the Reds.

[Reds Fanatic]

Pirates have runners on 1st and 2nd with no outs as the inning starts with a walk and a hit

[Reds Fanatic]

Now bases loaded with no outs on another walk.

[membengal]

Bad finnegan tonight.


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[The Operator]

Billy and Peraza on base at the same time is orgasmicTMI bruh

[BluegrassRedleg]

Good discussion on radio broadcast about what to do with Turner when Mez comes back. Sounds like they all think the Reds may give keeping Turner a shot. I tend to agree unless you've got someone clearly better to keep. I wouldn't cut loose a talented, young player just to have a stiff on the bench that plays other positions.

[RedTeamGo!]

I picked up Finnegan and Suarez in fantasy baseball just for this series. That's how I feel about the Pirates playing the Reds.

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[Reds Fanatic]

3rd K of the game for Finnegan. 96MPH fastball

[Wonderful Monds]

Kinda can't believe I wanted Finnegan pushed to the pen so bad after last year

At this point it kinda feels like he's gonna be the Reds best starter for a few years.

[RedTeamGo!]

Quick! Trade Duvall!


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God forbid reds fans have a hypothetical reds baseball discussion about a reds baseball player during the offseason on a reds baseball message board.

[The Operator]

You guys are starting to believe...I can Cincy it.I love you, man. Your optimism is a ray of sunshine around here.

I wish I had half of your optimism.

[Reds Fanatic]

4 for Ks for Finnegan as he gets Mercer on a nasty changeup

[Wonderful Monds]

That movement is just insane

[membengal]

God forbid reds fans have a hypothetical reds baseball discussion about a reds baseball player during the offseason on a reds baseball message board.

Quick! Take everything personal!


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[RedlegJake]

I love you, man. Your optimism is a ray of sunshine around here.

I wish I had half of your optimism.

The thing I love about Pete is he doesn't change with the won-loss column. Always optimistic

[RedTeamGo!]

Quick! Take everything personal!


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I did no such thing. I'm not the one beating a dead horse.

[Wonderful Monds]

Hell of a pick and throw by Jose Havoc

[Reds Fanatic]

Marte grounds out to short and Finnegan gets out of that. 5-0 Reds after 2

[BluegrassRedleg]

Nice play, Peraza.

[TheTimeIsNow]

Pirates are 0-6 with RISP through 2 innings.

All six outs have been with RISP.

[membengal]

I did no such thing. I'm not the one beating a dead horse.

You are! Here, in a game thread!


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[reds44]

Jose!!

[RedlegJake]

That's why Finney is going to be our best pitcher until Garrett gets more experience. Out of a jam like that without a run....

[Wonderful Monds]

That's why Finney is going to be our best pitcher until Garrett gets more experience. Out of a jam like that without a run....

Even then I feel like Finnegan's ceiling has been underestimated.

[RedTeamGo!]

You are! Here, in a game thread!


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Ok!

[reds44]

I love you, man. Your optimism is a ray of sunshine around here.

I wish I had half of your optimism.

Go buy some shrooms, you'll be talking playoffs too

[membengal]

Duvall has value! To this team! Probably more so than what a trade would bring at this point! But if a team comes with a strong offer, sure! Deal him! But in the meantime, maybe we can enjoy him playing well?

Quick!


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[Tadasimha]

Billy and Peraza on base at the same time is orgasmic

Your wrist bothering you like Raisors, huh?

[Tom Servo]

Even then I feel like Finnegan's ceiling has been underestimated.
I maintain everyone figured him as a reliever simply because that's where the Royals used him in their World Series push. It nearly was the Chapman thing all over again: he's good in the bullpen, so why change anything? Which for a rebuilding team would have been silly.

[CrackerJack]

That throw from Peraza - impressive.

[membengal]

Also, that was indeed a really good play from Peraza in a really big spot.


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[Raisor]

Your wrist bothering you like Raisors, huh?

Lots of tweeting

[Tom Servo]

I agree with Welsh that Peraza has shown a good arm at short, I thought that was the case last year as well.

[RedTeamGo!]

Go buy some shrooms, you'll be talking playoffs too

I had a friend that took some while he was playing MLB 2005 on ps2 and he just kept throwing fastballs down the middle with one remote and then switching to other remote and hitting home runs. He then giggled. This went on for literally 3 hours.

[Wonderful Monds]

I maintain everyone figured him as a reliever simply because that's where the Royals used him in their World Series push. It nearly was the Chapman thing all over again: he's good in the bullpen, so why change anything? Which for a rebuilding team would have been silly.

Word. The guy had a high 3 ERA in his first full season of starting at the MLB level last year. He's already showing more swing and miss ability this year. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he turned into a #1.

[RedlegJake]

All I know is if Garrett pitches anything like his debut, Finney continues to improve, and Disco can come back strong that's going to be a heckuva front end of a staff

[membengal]

The Bruce has homered again - really happy for him to get off to a good start.


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[Tadasimha]

Lots of tweeting

Call it what you want dude, just keep a towel handy

[reds44]

I had a friend that took some while he was playing MLB 2005 on ps2 and he just kept throwing fastballs down the middle with one remote and then switching to other remote and hitting home runs. He then giggled. This went on for literally 3 hours.

All of a sudden I could go for some shrooms

[Wonderful Monds]

Call it what you want dude, just keep a towel handy


All of a sudden I could go for some shrooms

You can't beat RedsZone when the Reds are winning, lol

[Tadasimha]

Classic Cubs - rain delay on their banner raising home opener

[WrongVerb]

Lots of tweeting

If that's what you want to refer to it as.

[membengal]

Dallas Braden in a suit on espn remains the best thing on espn nowadays.


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[RedTeamGo!]

All of a sudden I could go for some shrooms

I went outside and the clear night sky was just too overwhelming. I came back inside and watched Fantasia while wondering why my shorts had turned into genie pants.

[reds44]

I went outside and the clear night sky was just too overwhelming. I came back inside and watched Fantasia while wondering why my shorts had turned into genie pants.

Lit

[Donder]

The Bruce has homered again - really happy for him to get off to a good start.

Mets fans don't deserve him. Heck, they treat him almost as badly as the average Redszone member.;)

[Raisor]

All of a sudden I could go for some shrooms

I had some on my steak the other day. Good stuff.

Didn't hallucinate so maybe I was doing it wrong.

[Donder]

Classic Cubs - rain delay on their banner raising home opener

That's Cub. (R)

[Wonderful Monds]

I don't remember that changeup being such a killer pitch last year at all

[RedTeamGo!]

I had some on my steak the other day. Good stuff.

Didn't hallucinate so maybe I was doing it wrong.

Did you get them at the grocery store? You have to buy them from the Red Roof Inn off the interstate.

[Donder]

Are Finnegan and Reed buddies? I think Brandon is making sure that Cody gets in tonight.

[Wonderful Monds]

Gotta maybe not put a couple guys on to start each inning though

[Raisor]

Did you get them at the grocery store? You have to buy them from the Red Roof Inn off the interstate.

Texas Roadhouse. Willie Nelson is an investor so....

[Wonderful Monds]

Pirates have a .538 OBP tonight, lol

[membengal]

Finnegan really struggling with command tonight. Seven base runners now.


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[Stray]

This game may go all night.

[Reds Fanatic]

Bases loaded no outs again.

[Wonderful Monds]

Lorenzen up and warming in the bottom of the third...

[membengal]

Definitely looks like this will be running into the start of Better Call Saul season 3 at 10.


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[Raisor]

This game may go all night.

Like Ric Flair?

[Reds Fanatic]

Definitely looks like this will be running into the start of Better Call Saul season 3 at 10.


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This may run into next week's episode

[ochoa30]

If he walks this guy, get him out of there. Just not his night.

[Reds Fanatic]

Walks in a run. 5-1.

[Wonderful Monds]

Finnegan walks one in and that's all for him tonight

[membengal]

Yikes. No bueno. Price not messing around - good for Price.


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[Reds Fanatic]

Lorenzen coming in in the 3rd with the bases loaded and no outs

[Wonderful Monds]

Lorenzen in

[Tadasimha]

Walked in a run and Price with the hook

[Donder]

Lorenzen here is exactly what most Redszoners said they wanted to see. One of your best in the high leverage situation even if its early. I like it.

[reds44]

Not sure whether I like or hate using Lorenzen here.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Geezus, Finnegan. What a FUBAR outing. Hopefully damage will be minimized here.

[ochoa30]

Yeah, I mean if you can't throw a strike up 5 then just hit the showers. Hopefully Lorenzen can minimize the damage this inning. Like this move by price.

[Tracy Jones]

You. Must. Throw. Strikes.

[Tadasimha]

Like Ric Flair?

Whooooooooo!

[DocRed]

It's a mental game for Finnegan, hope he doesn't take tonight's outing too hard.

[klw]

Is the ump squeezing these guys or were both just wild?

[Griffey012]

Love seeing Lorenzen here. It might not work out, but you can't deny this is a big situation in a 5-0 game. Plus he can hit for himself, pitch 2-3 innings. And it is a warm up and go in situation, not a continual up and down process.

[Wonderful Monds]

Damn, Brandon looks pretty beaten up after getting yanked

[Tracy Jones]

Lorenzen here is exactly what most Redszoners said they wanted to see. One of your best in the high leverage situation even if its early. I like it.

Exactly right. Price for hall of fame (redszone)

[membengal]

Is the ump squeezing these guys or were both just wild?

Legit wild.


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[Tony Cloninger]

I like Finnegan and think he can be a good #3 but good job to Price for not trying to push through and force it. You have a big bullpen, 5-0 lead. No problem with this.

[Tracy Jones]

Amazing what a manager can try when he, you know, has good options.

[Wonderful Monds]

Finnegan and Lorenzen both have this unfortunate, Chipotle bag looking sleeve tattoo look going on.

[Tom Servo]

Geezus, Finnegan. What a FUBAR outing. Hopefully damage will be minimized here.
You saw what Glasnow did, right?

[Tony Cloninger]

This what Sparky would have done with anyone but Gullett and Nolan.

One two three....One Two three......Not One Two Three Four Five, we will get someone else to come in for you.

[Tadasimha]

Wow, gameday is slow tonight - still showing Finnegan walking Freese

[Tracy Jones]

That plate ump has to be absolutely hating this game

[Red Raindog]

Lorenzen is the MAN

[membengal]

Absolutely huge from lorenzen.


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[RedsLvr]

Lorenzen!!! Great job kid!

[Tracy Jones]

Letting LeBlanc hit here is a ridiculously stupid move. Thanks Hurdle.

[BluegrassRedleg]

Outstanding, Lorenzen. :beerme:

[Wonderful Monds]

Lorenzen blows him away to end the inning.

Can you imagine the bloodbath that would've gone down if the bullpen this time last year tried to work out of that mess?

[kaldaniels]

Lorenzen here is exactly what most Redszoners said they wanted to see. One of your best in the high leverage situation even if its early. I like it.

How's this check out on the "Dummy and a Loser" Scale?

[DocRed]

Wow...what a job by Lorenzen. Thought he looked really calm jogging out from the bullpen. Finnegan certainly owes him a $100 steak dinner after that inning.

[PutPeteIn]

Letting LeBlanc hit here is a ridiculously stupid move. Thanks Hurdle.

Thought the same thing Trace.

Back to back innings with bases loaded and no outs and the Bucs get 1 misely run.
That has to be some sort of record.

[reds44]

So what's the road map for the last 6 innings?

Lorenzen for 1 more
Reed for 2
Storen for 1
Iglesias for 2

?

[Cyclone792]

At the risk of getting run out of the thread, I'm going to go on record and say that I like the way Price has been managing, especially the bullpen.

He's moved away from the save and more toward the using good arms to get out of bad situations. Lorenzen is probably our second best reliever. And I have no problem using him in the third inning to get out of a massive jam that preserves a good lead.

[Tracy Jones]

Thought the same thing Trace.

Back to back innings with bases loaded and no outs and the Bucs get 1 misely run.
That has to be some sort of record.

For the recent Reds it most certainly does

[PutPeteIn]

K
At the risk of getting run out of the thread, I'm going to go on record and say that I like the way Price has been managing, especially the bullpen.

He's moved away from the save and more toward the using good arms to get out of bad situations. Lorenzen is probably our second best reliever. And I have no problem using him in the third inning to get out of a massive jam that preserves a good lead.

You sir are a genius. Totally agree.

[kaldaniels]

So what's the road map for the last 6 innings?

Lorenzen for 1 more
Reed for 2
Storen for 1
Iglesias for 2

?

Sounds about right. If it's Good Reed let him go 3. If it's Bad Reed we could be in trouble.

[RedTeamGo!]

So what's the road map for the last 6 innings?

Lorenzen for 1 more
Reed for 2
Storen for 1
Iglesias for 2

?

It all depends on what the Reds offense does. If they hang a pretty crooked number up I'd let Reed go until he's toast and maybe give Stephenson a chance to redeem himself.

[kaldaniels]

It all depends on what the Reds offense does. If they hang a pretty crooked number up I'd let Reed go until he's toast and maybe give Stephenson a chance to redeem himself.

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[Tracy Jones]

It all depends on what the Reds offense does. If they hang a pretty crooked number up I'd let Reed go until he's toast and maybe give Stephenson a chance to redeem himself.

"Stephenson???? NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!" - home plate umpire

[membengal]

At the risk of getting run out of the thread, I'm going to go on record and say that I like the way Price has been managing, especially the bullpen.

He's moved away from the save and more toward the using good arms to get out of bad situations. Lorenzen is probably our second best reliever. And I have no problem using him in the third inning to get out of a massive jam that preserves a good lead.

Pretty sure all here are on the same page.


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[Tracy Jones]

If Stephenson comes in this game it's not over until 2am

[Tom Servo]

How's this check out on the "Dummy and a Loser" Scale?

It was a good move.

[RedlegJake]

If they have a 4 or 5 run lead and are afraid to use Stephenson and/or Reed, then they have no business being here.

Of course some of us have argued that all along

[RedsLvr]

Lorenzen's pitches have some beautiful movement. Exciting to watch him pitch when he's on.

[RedsLvr]

Billy! Wow...

[Wonderful Monds]

Great catch by Billy

[membengal]

This is like old school Pedro Borbon usage in relief for Lorenzen. This 46-year-old fan approves.


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[Tony Cloninger]

I will take Tom Browning from Finnegan no problem. That's a #3 starter. Just give me 1985, 1988 and 1990 Tom Browning.

[Griffey012]

Just a wildcard here, but this isn't the beginning of an attempt to stretch out Lorenzen is it? His added cutter could help him as a starter.

[reds44]

Billy!!

[PutPeteIn]

Lorenzen bringing the cheese balls

[Chip R]

At the risk of getting run out of the thread, I'm going to go on record and say that I like the way Price has been managing, especially the bullpen.

He's moved away from the save and more toward the using good arms to get out of bad situations. Lorenzen is probably our second best reliever. And I have no problem using him in the third inning to get out of a massive jam that preserves a good lead.

It helps when you have good arms there.

[reds44]

Just a wildcard here, but this isn't the beginning of an attempt to stretch out Lorenzen is it? His added cutter could help him as a starter.
Nope, I think this is the beginning of the Reds using their bullpen/pitching staff in general completely different from everyone else.

[Tracy Jones]

Just a wildcard here, but this isn't the beginning of an attempt to stretch out Lorenzen is it? His added cutter could help him as a starter.

No. He's found his role

[Raisor]

This is like old school Pedro Borbon usage in relief for Lorenzen. This 46-year-old fan approves.


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You're old

[kaldaniels]

It was a good move.

Great. So we are on the path to "Simpleton and Dud!"

[Tadasimha]

Sounds about right. If it's Good Reed let him go 3. If it's Bad Reed we could be in trouble.

Why not let Lorenzen go 3 - only 24 pitches so far

[reds44]

If they have a 4 or 5 run lead and are afraid to use Stephenson and/or Reed, then they have no business being here.

Of course some of us have argued that all along

Stephenson threw what, 60 pitches 2 days ago? I doubt he's even available.

I think we'll see Reed, though.

[Wonderful Monds]

Geno crushes one! 6-1

[kaldaniels]

Why not let Lorenzen go 3 - only 24 pitches so far

Sounds fine...but watch him close. I'm flexible.

[Chip R]

Geno!

[Tony Cloninger]

I would prefer Ted Abernathy to go 3 and finish it out.

I would not mind Reed but really him and or Robert are going to be gone once Devin comes back so they can carry 3 catchers.

[reds44]

Why not let Lorenzen go 3 - only 24 pitches so far

They're up 5 runs right now. I don't think they should push him any further. Give it to Reed.

[HokieRed]

I know everybody's feeling good. I am myself. But you got to start worrying about this bullpen.

[Roy Tucker]

You're old

Watch it, punk. I'll thrash you with my cane.

[RedlegJake]

Abernathy was a blast to watch pitch

[membengal]

You're old

Yes. But when I joined this board I wasn't. I blame the board for the passage of time.


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[reds44]

Nobody warming for the Reds, so Lorenzen is going to get another inning.

[RedlegJake]

Watch it, punk. I'll thrash you with my cane.

I'd need to take a leg off my walker,,,,but yeah tell that punk....make my day

[PutPeteIn]

Just a wildcard here, but this isn't the beginning of an attempt to stretch out Lorenzen is it? His added cutter could help him as a starter.
Maybe ....we are loaded in the pen in my humble o"pen"ion.

[Tony Cloninger]

I know everybody's feeling good. I am myself. But you got to start worrying about this bullpen.


Why? There is more than enough work to go around and this is not an everyday issue. The first Finnegan start he went 7. Garrett went 6 and then Adleman went 7.

I am sure if Davis and Arroyo barely go 5 then they will probably move people around so no one gets over worked.

[reds44]

I know everybody's feeling good. I am myself. But you got to start worrying about this bullpen.

They could have a 15 man staff, and the bullpen will still be dead in August if they don't get more from the starters.

[Raisor]

Watch it, punk. I'll thrash you with my cane.

Ha! I wasn't even talking about you this time! You've been well trained!

[Roy Tucker]

Abernathy was a blast to watch pitch

The Worm.

[Cyclone792]

It helps when you have good arms there.

Of course. I've always thought this type of bullpen usage is refreshing. Relievers going multiple innings. Any guy used anytime. Relief aces used in high leverage situations, even early in the game. A middle tier arm getting a three run "save" ala Storen the other day.

Many other managers would have brought in a lesser caliber arm in the third inning. Price went to higher powered ammo. Refreshing.

[Raisor]

Why? There is more than enough work to go around and this is not an everyday issue. The first Finnegan start he went 7. Garrett went 6 and then Adleman went 7.

I am sure if Davis and Arroyo barely go 5 then they will probably move people around so no one gets over worked.

Adlemen? (Forget it he's rolling)

[Roy Tucker]

Ha! I wasn't even talking about you this time! You've been well trained!

Eh? Speak up, sonny.

[Raisor]

Yes. But when I joined this board I wasn't. I blame the board for the passage of time.


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To be fair you're only 2 years older than me. But you'll always be 2 years older than me,

[PutPeteIn]

Don't look now but Suarez batting near .370.

[Roy Tucker]

Lorenzen is dealing it tonight.

[Tony Cloninger]

Adlemen? (Forget it he's rolling)


Mister Raisor. You have No grade point average. All classes, Incomplete!

[membengal]

Truly marvelous work from Lorenzen.


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[Freak25]

Atta boy, Lorenzen!

[TheTimeIsNow]

The Pirates have 3 separate at bats with the bases loaded and nobody out and only have 1 run in this game. That is extremely hard to do.

[reds44]

Pretty, pretty good, Michael.

[RedlegJake]

The Pirates have 3 separate at bats with the bases loaded and nobody out and only have 1 run in this game. That is extremely hard to do.

What? The Reds used to do that all the time....

[Raisor]

Mister Raisor. You have No grade point average. All classes, Incomplete!

Daniel Simpson Day ftw

[RedTeamGo!]

https://img.memesuper.com/fa81e9e617ffe9803eab07e85ebb2e3a_thatll-do-pig-thatll-do-thatll-do-pig-meme_625-328.jpeg

[reds44]

Reed is up

[PutPeteIn]

The Pirates have 3 separate at bats with the bases loaded and nobody out and only have 1 run in this game. That is extremely hard to do.

Arby's has the meats but Cincinnati has the pitching!!!:eek:

[Wonderful Monds]

Not sure how playing the field would work in terms of recovery between bullpen appearances, but I appreciate Lorenzen's enthusiasm.

[Tracy Jones]

Daniel Simpson Day ftw

I've always thought you were more like flounder

[BCubb2003]

Pirates announcers are marveling that Marty said Billy Hamilton is more impactful than any Reds player he's ever seen. More than Bench, Rose (and I'd include Morgan.)

[Raisor]

Arby's has the meats but Cincinnati has the pitching!!!:eek:

That's an oddly specific product placement

[Roy Tucker]

I'm surprised the announcers didn't mention Shohei Ohtani when talking about Lorenzen.

[Raisor]

I've always thought you were more like flounder

I'm more like Hoover

[membengal]

A 4-inning save from Reed would be swell. Hope he comes in dialed in on the plate tonight.


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[Freak25]

Pirates announcers are marveling that Marty said Billy Hamilton is more impactful than any Reds player he's ever seen. More than Bench, Rose (and I'd include Morgan.)

Man, I love Billy but i'm partial to Champions.

[Tony Cloninger]

Daniel Simpson Day ftw

That actor, who's name escapes me now, disappeared after that movie and then just started showing up in a bunch of movies and TV shows starting with Rosewood. He
played a really disgusting racist in that one. I was like, Daniel....you were so cool when you were younger and in college. Playing the throat drums like no one's business.

[Chip R]

I'm more like Hoover

J.J. Hoover

[Tracy Jones]

Speaking of flounder...and the Reds start to the season....


https://youtu.be/BmlnltVzksg

[Raisor]

That actor, who's name escapes me now, disappeared after that movie and then just started showing up in a bunch of movies and TV shows starting with Rosewood. He
played a really disgusting racist in that one. I was like, Daniel....you were so cool when you were younger and in college. Playing the throat drums like no one's business.

Bruce McGill and he's worked steadily for decades.

http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0569226/filmotype/actor?ref_=m_nmfm_1

[RedTeamGo!]

Bruce McGill and he's worked steadily for decades.

Damn right he has

http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/die-hard-scenario/images/c/c6/DHS-_Bruce_McGill_on_MacGyver.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150408172415

[Freak25]

Keepmynets.com

That is scaring the crap out of me! Leave things alone, Spectrum!

[Donder]

Kudos to LeBlanc for saving their bullpen and keeping Pittsburgh in the game.

And kudos for Reed for that inning. How great would it be to see him finish the game on about 50 pitches?

[membengal]

Kudos to LeBlanc for saving their bullpen and keeping Pittsburgh in the game.

And kudos for Reed for that inning. How great would it be to see him finish the game on about 50 pitches?

I would dearly love to see Reed take this thing home.


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[Tony Cloninger]

Bruce McGill and he's worked steadily for decades.

http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0569226/filmotype/actor?ref_=m_nmfm_1


I never really watched MaGyver. Yes, I know. I am dead to you know.

My apologies for not giving him his proper credit.

[Raisor]

I never really watched MaGyver. Yes, I know. I am dead to you know.

My apologies for not giving him his proper credit.

He got to hang out with Angie Harmon for years.

I only got to hang out with her once.

[RedTeamGo!]

I never really watched MaGyver. Yes, I know. I am dead to you know.

My apologies for not giving him his proper credit.

He was also in Black Sheep, Cliffhanger, and Timecop!

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He got to hang out with Angie Harmon for years.

I only got to hang out with her once.

I saw Angie Harmon at the South Park library in Charlotte. I had no idea what to do.